7BR\/6.5BA Home - Event Home, Ocean Views, Pool, Elevator, Sleeps 22 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 23
• 8 Bedrooms
• 7 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Sally's Sandcastle - 7 Bedroom 6.5 Bath House with Ocean Vistas, Event Home, Sleeps 23

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) included per the capacity of the home
- Totally equipped kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Notable & Unique Features:
- Event home (For an additional fee - Please call the Better Beach Units office for details)
- Spectacular sunrise AND sunset vistas over the ocean
- Ocean vistas from front and rear of the home
- Located in the peaceful Old Yaupon area of Oak Island on a short dead-end street with little to no traffic
- Beach access approx. 100 yards from home at end of the street
- Within walking distance to great stores, eateries, Oak Island Fishing Pier, putt-putt and arcade, ice cream stores, trails, fishing, and Intracoastal Waterway
- Convenient to Oak Island Golf Course, Oak Island Lighthouse, sky diving, helicopter rides, zip lining, and other fun activities
- Short 10-15 min. drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island
- Beds: 5K, 1BB T/T/D, 1BB T/D/Q, 2QSS (sleeper couches in great room and 2nd family room)
- Entertainment: Flat-screen Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. Extended cable. TVs in all bedrooms. Board games. Puzzles.
- Kitchen: Cavernous gourmet kitchen. Extensive kitchen island breakfast bar. Quartz countertops. Stainless-steel appliances. 2 Refrigerators with ice makers. Electric range with cooktop. Dishwasher. Microwave. Crockpot. Blender. Toaster. Stock pot.
- LVP floor throughout
- 2nd family area with wet bar
- Custom tile showers
- Double vanity in some bathrooms
- Included by owner: Hair dryer
- High capacity hot water heater
- 4 Covered porches (2 front, 2 back of home)
- Elevator
- Keyless entry
- Charcoal grille
- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
- Outdoor foot wash station
- Private elevated in-deck, saltwater swimming pool (12 x 24). Pool heating available for an additional fee ($50/day 3-day minimum or $350/week. Please call the Better Beach Units office to set-up at least one week prior to arrival to allow for prep time.)
- Private parking (8 spaces total - 4 covered, 4 uncovered)
- EV car charging station
- Boat parking
- No family pets allowed

Sally's Sandcastle - This impressive home is the vacation "castle" of your dreams! With 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, plus a 2nd family room with wet bar in addition to the main great room, there is plenty of room for all your family and friends to come and experience a taste of the good life. Absolutely pretty inside and out, you will want for nothing here. You can choose any one of 4 covered porches to sit back, relax, and soak in the striking ocean vistas that can be seen from both sides of the home. Opportunities are limitless, as you can lounge in your own private swimming pool (pool heating for an additional fee) or take a short walk to the end of the peaceful street to dip your toes into the Oak Island sandy shore. Take a leisurely walk down to the pier or to close by stores. There is even more fun to be had just a short drive away in Oak Island and surrounding towns. Come on over and make Sally's Sandcastle your new vacation sweet spot! You are sure to want to return year after year! We'll see you when you get here!

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the optimal vacation home experience:

Sticking to a rental home budget:

• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rental homes during holiday get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Booking in Spring or Fall is an excellent way to save on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable homes. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Booking websites typically offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Many management companies supply Southport area visitor guides which will include special deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Make a plan and choose yourrental home:

• Start by having your family decide on vacation dates and a budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. 7BR\/6.5BA Home - Event Home, Ocean Views, Pool, Elevator, Sleeps 22 has 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property manager before you book the vacation home. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to work out which bed configuration is right for your vacation group.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to book a rental that allows animals. Make sure to ask for details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Often, hosts charge additional pet fees.
• Are you looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .

More tips for your stay:

• Store the owner's information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• To make certain that no damages are attributed to your stay, make note of any problem areas during arrival. E-mail the rental manager immediately to report your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are an excellent resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Double-check every room of the property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings at departure. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager isn't available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on excellent feedback to stimulate more reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.